academicCloud vs HWG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
academicCloud
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In a digitalized world we all rely on a growing amount of services for education, work and recreation. Therefore it is essential that reliable, secure and trustworthy services exist for numerous user groups and a large variety of applications. The idea behind the Academic Cloud is to offer such services to students and employees of universities and higher education institutes in Niedersachsen, Germany. Hosted in academic data centers according to German data protection and data security directives, the Academic Cloud supports studies and work with a growing digital service portfolio. The Academic Cloud is co-funded by the „Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur“ (MWK). Planning and operation are supported by the LANIT/HRZ, the forum of the university data centers in Niedersachsen.
HWG
This app helps students manage their university life, offering a digital student ID, calendar for scheduling, grade tracking, library book management, and access to university emails and campus information.
- Digital student ID card
- Timetable and appointment calendar
- Grade tracking and average calculation
- Library book loan management
- University email access
- Canteen menu and campus information
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HWG-LU accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - HWG-LU offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. HWG-LU is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your everyday study life. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Student ID card: Your digital ID card is always in your pocket so that you can use it to identify yourself and take advantage of student discounts. Calendar: The best way to start is to manage your timetable with the HWG-LU calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Keep track of your grades and easily calculate your average. Library: Never pay late fees again! With HWG-LU you always have an overview of the loan period of your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and answer your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to OLAT, the canteen menu and other important university information. HWG-LU - an app from UniNow
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HWG at weekly against academicCloud's every 6 weeks. academicCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
academicCloud ships an update every 6 weeks, HWG weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | academicCloud | HWG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gesellschaft fuer wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH | UniNow GmbH |
In-app purchases
academicCloud
No in-app purchases
HWG
No in-app purchases









